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What Causes Dark Skin Discoloration Around The Mouth?

Hi. I am Sukanya Dey from Kolkata, India. I have wheatish Indian skin tone. The area around my mouth is darker alongside one small vertical dark patch on both the cheeks. This becomes more visible in the summer when i sweat a lot. The patches on the cheeks have lightened with the application of a Loreal night cream but the area around my mouth never fades. I just want an even complexion. I saw a dermatologist few months. She straightaway suggested me Chemical Peeling but i do not wish to go for any such treatment. It would be great to know about any other safe treatment or remedy.
Wed, 24 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you have hyperpigmentation around mouth and it is due to excessive melanin formation..
It can occur due to a number of causes like excess sun exposure, side effects of any skin cosmetic, hormonal imbalances, malnutrition etc..
I would suggest you to take topical depigmentation treatments like washing your face with salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash..
You can apply creams containing Kojic acid, glycolic acid and arbutin..
You can also apply Azelic acid creams..
Apply Vitamin E and C containing creams..
You can also take Vitamin C supplements..
Limit sun exposure and always apply sunscreen lotion when exposed to sun..
You can also exfoliate your kin twice a week..
In case if still there is no improvement you can go for treatments like Chemical peeling, Photofacial and Microdermabrasion..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Dark Skin Discoloration Around The Mouth?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you have hyperpigmentation around mouth and it is due to excessive melanin formation.. It can occur due to a number of causes like excess sun exposure, side effects of any skin cosmetic, hormonal imbalances, malnutrition etc.. I would suggest you to take topical depigmentation treatments like washing your face with salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash.. You can apply creams containing Kojic acid, glycolic acid and arbutin.. You can also apply Azelic acid creams.. Apply Vitamin E and C containing creams.. You can also take Vitamin C supplements.. Limit sun exposure and always apply sunscreen lotion when exposed to sun.. You can also exfoliate your kin twice a week.. In case if still there is no improvement you can go for treatments like Chemical peeling, Photofacial and Microdermabrasion.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.